Can you run a motor without the valve cover?
running the engine without the valve cover is ok. it will make a mess but you wont lose “most of your oil” the cam spinning will just sling it everywhere i would recommend listening with the valve cover on. determine where the sound is coming from.
How do you get an oil filter cover off a motorcycle?
To get the oil filter cover off you need to remove three cross-head screws. You apply your trusty $1.89 K-Mart screwdriver to the first screw, and turn. The screwdriver slips out, so you try again, pushing harder.
What happens when you remove the valve on a motorcycle?
Finally, if the clearance is removed altogether, the valves may be held some slight distance from the valve seat, thus reducing, or even eliminating the seat-to-valve-face contact area, allowing combustion gases to leak past. Hopefully, at that point, the engine won’t start and the valves will receive some long-overdue attention.
How do you adjust the valve clearance on a motorcycle?
The easy solution then is to position the bike so that the rear wheel is clear of the ground. Remove the spark plugs, pop it into gear, and turn the rear wheel by hand to position the engine. Valve clearances are checked and adjusted when the crankshaft/piston of the cylinder you are adjusting are at top dead center on the compression stroke.
What should I do if my gasket comes loose on my motorcycle?
If the valve cover won’t come loose after all the fasteners have been removed, presumably, the gasket has glued itself to the head and cover. If you are sure all the fasteners have been removed, place a block of wood, angled slightly upward, on one corner of the valve cover, and give the block a sharp blow with a hammer.
What kind of parts do I need for a 1972 Honda XL250?
With our wide range of OEM, universal fit and aftermarket parts from Progressive Suspension, NGK, Parts Unlimited, Ballistic and other brands, you can rest assured knowing we’ve got you covered. + more Sourcing 1972 Honda XL250 parts is a headache. After all, you’ve got a classic machine and old parts are simply hard to find, right?
What should fuel valve be in when bike is not running?
When the bike is not running, the fuel valve should only supply fuel in the prime (PRI) position. When in the on or reserve positions no fuel should be supplied. If fuel is flowing freely, your petcock has been either altered or has internally failed.
Where is the gas valve on a snowmobile?
Snowmobiles sometimes use a vacuum port off the engine block. Vacuum type gas valves, when in the on and reserve positions, use engine vacuum to open a diaphragm inside the petcock. Generally a small vacuum line is attached to the number one cylinder vacuum port.
Can a carburetor be taken off a motorcycle?
When it comes to carburetor issues, it can be a nuisance trying to take it off the motorcycle, taking it apart, and figuring out what exactly is causing the problem. Though they’re a simple mechanism, they have tiny parts that’s could easily be lost when taken apart.